Silaban (en. Ignite)

si-la-ban

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term referring to the presence of fire caused by an ignition.
The ignition of the paper quickly caused a fire.
Ang silaban ng papel ay mabilis na nagdulot ng apoy.
verb
The act of starting a fire or igniting it.
Ignite the leaves to clean the yard.
Silaban mo ang mga dahon upang linisin ang bakuran.

Etymology

A Tagalog word related to fire or igniting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ignite the fire
Start a fire.
Silaban ang apoy

Related Words

fire
A form of energy that emits light and heat caused by a chemical reaction.
apoy
flame
A person or thing that has high heat and fire.
siga

Slang Meanings

To act quickly or suddenly.
Do that quickly, we're close to the deadline!
Silaban mo na 'yan, malapit na tayo sa deadline!
To burn or blaze suddenly.
I thought it was safe but suddenly the fire blazed up.
Akala ko'y ligtas na pero biglang silaban ang bumbero sa apoy.
To heat up or get angry quickly.
Don’t provoke the boss, he might get mad.
Huwag mong silaban ang boss, baka magalit siya.